Well, it’s only week #2 of our Back to Basics blogging series, and I’m freaking out.
I’ve literally no idea what basic skill I have left to teach you next week. It’s ridiculous, but I’m really realizing how much I lack skills that would be categorized as basic. I have no idea how to cook…I literally burn pasta to the side of the pot every time I try to boil it. I don’t really clean that well, and certainly don’t feel qualified to give you advice in that department. For me to give you parenting or mommy advice would be laughable. {I’m snickering at the idea of me trying to give basic parenting advice…#makingitupasigo}
Yikes. I’m in trouble.
Well, I’ll just take a deep breath and rewind a minute. I figured I could teach you how to make perfect letters on burlap today. This tutorial is SO basic, I don’t even think it requires words. Just look at the pictures.
Enjoy!
Yeah. It’s that easy. The font is called “Steelheart” and I purchased it on Creative Market. I love the swoopy-calligraphy style of the letters, and you may recognize it, as I’ve been using it a lot on my blog lately. 🙂
So if you think of anything basic that you think I may be able to teach you…please feel free to let me know!!!
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If you missed it, be sure to check out last week’s basic tutorial How to Paint Your Front Door
Don’t forget to swing by these fabulous blogs to see what other skills you can pick up!
Have a great day!
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Rachael @ This is our Bliss says
oh my gosh! #mindblown This is THEE perfect way to do this! Thanks so much for sharing!
April Hoff says
Well, I’m so glad you found it helpful, Rachael! 😉
Susan says
April,
Thank you so much for your tutorial. I just loved how yours turned out, so I made one yesterday and I actually like how it turned out! I already have it in a frame on my mantel!
I never would have tried this if you hadn’t given us such good instructions—thank you!
April Hoff says
That’s great, Susan! Good job, and I’m glad you were inspired! xo
Shawnna says
Love it! So creative!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Shawna! xo
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says
What a great idea–and I love that font! Pinned to my Tips board!
April Hoff says
Yay! I’m so glad you found it helpful, Christy! 🙂
Lynn says
Well, while I can cook, I sure can’t craft! So, this basic info on writing on burlap was very helpful. Pictures were clear and informative. Helpful post, thanks
April Hoff says
Ha! If you put us together, we’d make the perfect team, Lynn! 😉
Lisa Mothersead says
I’m heading to Michael’s tomorrow. I love this! Thanks.
kren kurts says
What a great set of tutorials! Love that font. Do you hand letter or do you own that font. Would love to know the name of it.
kren dot kurts at gmail dot com
Jamie says
What program did you use? Microsoft Word will only get the letters so big….. I get that you downloaded the font, but into what program?
April Hoff says
I used Silhouette Studio. 🙂
Marianne says
Ideas….Could you figure out how to letter on a door mat ?
How to do flour sack pillows with freezer paper and a printer?
How to make beer bread?
How to make no-sew pillows?
Love your basics so far…
Karen in Texas says
Love this !! Do you mind to share what the font is?
Thank you !
JoAnn says
Thankyou so much. I wrote on some burlap tonight for a craft and it came out great. Thanks again.
April Hoff says
Yay! So glad to hear that, JoAnn!
Jenny says
Hello!
I really enjoyed reading/looking at this tutorial post! Is there anyway you could include a file or download of “thankful.” in that font? My computer is having some issues for the time being.
Jenny
Bettyanne Romano says
What an awesome idea !!!!! Thank you
April Hoff says
You’re welcome! 🙂
Dawn Faires Larson says
I can’t wait to see more.
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Katherines Corner says
great diy, works well for leftover scraps of burlap. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things link party. You were featured today xo
Whitney says
Tried this out and turned out so well!! Thanks for the tutorial. It’s so fun making the house feel like a home. 🙂
April Hoff says
Awesome! I’m so glad it worked out and that you love it! Making a house feel like home is so satisfying! 🙂
Juju says
Would you be able to tell me the font you used for the word thankful?
I want to make a Thanksgiving table runner with this word at each end.
Thanks!
April Hoff says
It’s called Steelheart, and I purchased it through Creative Market. 😉
Claire says
Thank you for this. I was about to make a burlap cushion and was thinking about iron on transfer for the lettering but this is such a better idea ! Awesome.
Melissa says
What kind of butlap did u use? Im having a hard time finding some to actually trace on. The regular burlap i got its like the holes in it are to big
April Hoff says
It was just a roll that I picked up at Meijer…I guess it was a little on the thin side. Hope this helps! 🙂
Lisa at peekoutsidethebox says
This is a great idea! I love it. Pinned it so I remember how it is done. Can’t wait to try it.
sandra a Cieslewicz says
How do i get the lettering
April Hoff says
Go to creativemarket.com and download it. 🙂
April Hoff says
Go to Creative Market and download it. 🙂